Respect?
Just lost some more respect for the police. What was the cost of all the crime they could have prevented? IMO all they care about is writing tickets. I was a hit and run victim on the freeway, reported it to the Highway Patrol, filled out a report. I called back, and they couldn't even find the report. Thanks for DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Locally I was a victim of identity theft (cc account) I worked with a local business man and handed them a bunch of information/leads, What was done when I handed them the this information? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. I called back and asked what was done, and they could not give me any answer. Why is it they have time to write tickets, but dont have any time to investigate these crimes? Protect and serve? Bull F*cking ****!! IMO it is because there is no money in it. I think what any reasonable person would want is to be treated fairly. The other examples of Harleys, domestic vehicles and high end vehicles not being treated this way seem true. Why is this? Stereotyping? Racism? I think so. What would be another logical reason? Show me one newpaper article showing a crackdown on modded motorcycles. I hate seeing cops ranting around town all day, not stopping at lights, not signaling, I was even in Glendale and saw a squad car barely wait until an old lady moved out of the way, then ran a red light, while the lady was 10 feet away in the crosswalk. No code 3, no lights, just the brash attidute 'we're cops, WTF are you going to do about it' Police should be a good example of what TO do, all too often they are not. For these reasons I have lost most of my respect for many of them... Sorry for the off topic ranting...

 

Don't turn a civil discussion into a bashing fest.

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why should they close the thread? you want to speak for all police officers, so take the beating you will get with it. Its BS, and you all know it. If we were really gonna street race, this isnt going to stop it. It will only cause the location to change. I've seen it in multiple different states I've lived in. Cali is just the worst state with its head stuck up its own as$ when it comes to things like this. and whats worse, is I know a few cops who have modded cars for their personal use, but im sure they NEVER race, or speed for no reason, or running red lights just because they dont want to wait. stop acting like the Law is so great, it sucks. it targets the innocent more than the guilty just because the guilty associate with the innocent.

IMO, if they wanted to really curb street racing, do what racelegal was trying to do, give people a venue to race their cars safely. Probablem is if you are in SD, racelegal is it, and its crap. its only an 1/8 mile, and there is no track prep, it cost way too much to do less.

 

I don't speak for all officers. I'm not the Chief of Police nor do I want to be.

Don't assume that just because I decided to help the community, which I really am doing because I'm a Reserve Peace Officer that doesn't get paid jack squat, means that I'm biased. I'm 27 yrs old and has been an average citizen longer than an officer (2 yrs). Being a peace officer means I have to think as a citizen and as the laws that apply. You have officers out there that have done it since the age of 21 and law enforcement is all they know how to be. I will give you my honest opinion before rendering my verdict.

Why should they close the thread? Because we're all civilized people that shouldn't stoop down to bashing and posting crap like "Peace B1tch!", especially when mods/admin have clearly expressed it.

 

lol.... Have fun that...

 

It's more rewarding than sitting on my rear end watching tv. I'd die for my country. Will you?

 

Lets stop the flaming guys, before someone decides to get the ban stick out.

My personal view on street racing: If nobody else's life is being endangered, and no property is being endangered, then it's your loss if you crash and die.

Endanger someone else, and now I have an issue with it.

Go find a rich guy with a lot of property and have fun on it.

 

^the problem with street racing is you can't control the "ifs". But the discussion is more about having a modded or high hp car which automatically means you street race.

 

LjN - thanks for your input from the other side. But since you aren't up top calling the shots, your views and theirs still might be different.

I made this thread as a heads up to other car enthusiasts in that area. A discussion between adults is always good to have and informative for everyone willing to listen to what others have to say, but the flaming is not needed or wanted at all.

Natural selection is never a bad thing... until it involves others.

 

I would die for my freedom and the freedom of my loved ones... Being a peace officer is a way of expressing that? Damn son, where do I sign?!?!?! Can't wait to get out there. Look forward to working with you bro!

 

Just out of curiousity, lets say you did Die for your country...What would it accomplish? what exactly are you defending?

What exactly are you putting your life at risk protecting as a peace officer?

I ask this question to anyone who blindly joins the military or police force.

 

I'm defending the United States Constitution as I was sworn to uphold. Yes it's been said and done by many but reciting the peace officer oath makes you realize "Whoa, it's more than just a 9-5 job."

There are endless amount of risks as a peace officer from the moment you put on the uniform to the time you pull into your driveway at home. Drug dealers willing to kill you so they won't get caught. Domestic violence calls where the husband is so enraged that his actions are taken out on you. Third strikers who vowed never to go back to prison. Responding to a armed robbery in progress or even a residential burglary where the suspect is hiding in the closet. You'll even have the occasional "thug" who will intentionally kill an officer just to be praised in prison.

I didn't blindly join the police force. I was a Boy Scout from ages 14-18, wanted to join the Marines but realized a college education was a priority, interest in law enforcement at age 22 but didn't have enough money to put myself through the academy, and at 25, hired by an agency who offered to sponsor me in the academy.


g30wh4t...The fact that you take the time out of your life to comment about something I wrote is priceless. Thanks!

 

I'm surprised you never asked me this
My reason for joining isn't as much about protecting freedom and dieing for my country. If that happens the so be it. I wouldn't feel like a made a bad decision.

We do a lot of good things for the community. The military is big on volunteer service. Cleaning up the streets, helping those who can't help themselves, food shelters, etc.

We stop drug ships from getting into the country, obviously they still get here somehow . I don't think all drugs should be illegal (marijuana ), but right now, they endanger more lives than just those who use them. So, that method of entry/transport needs to stop. This helps to make a better country for our kids. They are the only ones that matter to me. A lot of Grown-ups really aren't worth protecting.

We keep the crazy **** out of our country by "needlessly" going to their countries and we fight there. Yes, we may loose a lot of lives this way, but we also protect other lives while doing it. Notice we haven't had any suicide bombers in our country since we went over there. I don't fully agree with going over there, but I do see some positives coming out of it. (although we are wasting way too much money on it and are slowly killing our nations wealth )

Honestly to me it is just a job. Many positives and negatives come with any Job. The biggest negative with my job is death, but I understand that. The people working in the towers didn't think that death was a possibility with their jobs. Those were the real needless deaths. That is the main reason why we fight. So, normal civilians don't die needlessly.

If you want to talk with me more about this, you know how to find me

 

you actually told me the reason you joined at your BBQ, I didnt even have to ask. remember convo about your home address being cali plates?

 

i know we are going off topic from the original topic, but since you brought up the terrorist thing, most terrorism in the US, is from other US citizens. other countries arent really too interested in coming here to fight just to do it, they do it because we keep sticking our nose in their business. 911 & pearl Harbor are the only 2 incidents I can think of off the top of my head where we were attacked from an outsider. Every other attack was from someone who is from here. Oklahoma city bombing, The DC sniper was american, but his partner was Jamaican (not good for me since I am too), Columbine, Branch Davidian in Waco, etc... We are our biggest problem.